US3628795A
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Intelligible information forming or suggesting device
Assignee: EILEEN CARLOCK HOPKINS
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Filing: 1970-04-30
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A game device having four adjacently positioned coplanar modified elliptical rotors with indicia imprinted around the edges of each rotor. Linked crank means are provided for simultaneously rotating the rotors in a manner resulting in relative rolling. In any stationary position, the edgewise proximate indicia on adjacent rotors are combined to suggest intelligible information and/or to arouse related associated mental ideas, thoughts and memories.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton S Hopkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0073; A63F9/18; A63F9/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
In combination, a baseplate, a plurality of rotor members, means centrally rotatably mounting each rotor member to the baseplate, crank means connected to the rotor members, rotatable connecting means linking the crank means for causing simultaneous relative rotary motion of adjacent rotor members, each rotor member being of a modified elliptical shape and having an aperture formed in the center thereof, a projection connected to the baseplate and extending through the aperture to effect said central mounting, indicia imprinted along the edges of said rotor members whereby intelligible information is formed or suggested by combining the indicia appearing in greatest proximity between adjacent rotor members, or by any combination of visible indicia that may suggest a thought or idea with desired mental associations, the rotatable connecting means comprising a rotatable plate positioned in juxtaposition with the rotor members, each rotor member having a second aperture offset from the center aperture thereof and positioned on an axis of the rotor member, the crank means including projections connected to the rotatable plate which freely extend through the second apertures, and actuating means connected to the rotatable plate for enabling its planetative motion resulting in simultaneous relative rolling motion of the rotor members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
In combination, a baseplate, a plurality of rotor members, means centrally rotatably mounting each rotor member to the baseplate, crank means connected to the rotor members, rotatable connecting means linking the crank means for causing simultaneous relative rotary motion of adjacent rotor members, each rotor member being of a modified elliptical shape and having an aperture formed in the center thereof, a projection connected to the baseplate and extending through the aperture to effect said central mounting, indicia imprinted along the edges of said rotor members whereby intelligible information is formed or suggested by combining the indicia appearing in greatest proximity between adjacent rotor members, or by any combination of visible indicia that may suggest a thought or idea with desired mental associations, the rotatable connecting means comprising a rotatable plate positioned in juxtaposition with the rotor members, each rotor member having a second aperture offset from the center aperture thereof and positioned on an axis of the rotor member, the crank means including projections connected to the rotatable plate which freely extend through the second apertures, and actuating means connected to the rotatable plate for enabling its planetative motion resulting in simultaneous relative rolling motion of the rotor members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The game device of claim 1 together with a cover plate positioned in spaced secured relation to the baseplate for retaining the rotor members and the rotatable plate in juxtaposition, and wherein the actuating means is a handle attached to the rotatable plate for causing its motion, the handle extending through an opening formed in the cover plate to make the handle accessible for manual turning.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the cover and baseplates are circular and have identical dimensions, the plates being disposed in spaced overlying aligned relation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
202 words
A game device comprising a baseplate, a plurality of rotor members, means centrally rotatably mounting each rotor member to the baseplate, crank means connected to the rotor members, rotatable connecting means linking the crank means for causing simultaneous relative rotary motion of adjacent rotor members, each rotor member being of a modified elliptical shape and having an aperture formed in the center thereof, a projection connected to the baseplate and extending through the aperture to effect said central mounting, indicia imprinted along the edges of said rotor members whereby intelligible information is formed or suggested by combining the indicia appearing in greatest proximity between adjacent rotor members, or by any combination of visible indicia that may suggest a thought or idea with desired mental associations, the rotatable connecting means comprises a rotatable plate positioned in juxtaposition with the rotor members, each rotor member having a second aperture offset from the center aperture positioned on an axis of the rotor, wherein the crank means include projections connected to the rotatable plate which freely extend through the second apertures whereby turning of the device in a predetermined plane causes gravity to act on the rotatable plate resulting in rolling motion of the rotor members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
202 words
A game device comprising a baseplate, a plurality of rotor members, means centrally rotatably mounting each rotor member to the baseplate, crank means connected to the rotor members, rotatable connecting means linking the crank means for causing simultaneous relative rotary motion of adjacent rotor members, each rotor member being of a modified elliptical shape and having an aperture formed in the center thereof, a projection connected to the baseplate and extending through the aperture to effect said central mounting, indicia imprinted along the edges of said rotor members whereby intelligible information is formed or suggested by combining the indicia appearing in greatest proximity between adjacent rotor members, or by any combination of visible indicia that may suggest a thought or idea with desired mental associations, the rotatable connecting means comprises a rotatable plate positioned in juxtaposition with the rotor members, each rotor member having a second aperture offset from the center aperture positioned on an axis of the rotor, wherein the crank means include projections connected to the rotatable plate which freely extend through the second apertures whereby turning of the device in a predetermined plane causes gravity to act on the rotatable plate resulting in rolling motion of the rotor members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |